# Entergy plant adds power and new bill charge

> Entergy Texas launches $1.6 billion Orange County power plant, adding new energy charge to bills.
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- Summary: Entergy Texas launches $1.6 billion Orange County power plant, adding new energy charge to bills. Entergy Texas' new $1.6 billion Orange County plant…
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- Source: Houstonchronicle — https://houstonchronicle.com/business/energy/article/entergy-texas-orange-county-power-plant-new-charge-22478491.php
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## New power plant online
Entergy Texas brought online a massive natural gas power plant in southeast Texas this week.
## 1.2 gigawatts capacity
The plant provides 1.2 new gigawatts of capacity, enough to power more than 230,000 homes.
## New energy charge
Customers will see a new energy charge tied to the plant's cost, offset by efficiency gains.
## Bill impact estimates
The plant could raise average household energy bills by $140 to $165 annually.
## Emissions and opposition
The plant emits up to 4.1 million tons of greenhouse gases yearly, facing opposition from environmental groups.
## Key takeaway

Entergy Texas' new $1.6 billion Orange County plant provides 1.2 gigawatts of power for 230,000 homes and adds a new energy charge to customer bills.